San Francisco

[ san fruhn-sis-koh, fran- ]

noun
  1. a seaport in W California, on San Francisco Bay: earthquake and fire 1906; United Nations Conference 1945.

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  • San Fran·cis·can, adjective, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for San Francisco

San Francisco

/ (ˌsæn frænˈsɪskəʊ) /


noun
  1. a port in W California, situated around the Golden Gate: developed rapidly during the California gold rush; a major commercial centre and one of the world's finest harbours. Pop: 751 682 (2003 est)

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Cultural definitions for San Francisco

San Francisco

A city in northern California.

Notes for San Francisco

Site of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Notes for San Francisco

A major West Coast intellectual center.

Notes for San Francisco

Also, a center of gay culture.

Notes for San Francisco

Known for its history of major earthquakes.

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